Overview MG12XU is a versatile mixer suitable for a wide range of users and applications. Rear Panel Features Input channels: 12 Line Inputs (4 mono, 4 stereo), 6 Mic Inputs with 48V phantom power and HPH per channel. Output channels: 2 ST, 1 MONITOR, 2 AUX sends, 2 GROUP, 1 PHONES. Bus: 1 ST, 2 GROUP, 2 AUX (incl.fx) Robust, impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis. Internal universal power supply for worry-free operation around the globe, even in unsteady voltage environment. Discrete class A D-PRE mic preamps with an inverted darlington circuit. Professional 1-knob compressors with LED indicators. Digital effects processors: 24 SPX effects 24-bit/92kHz 2IN/2OUT USB Audio Interface function. Cubase AI access code included for Download on the Steinberg website. Cubasis LE available for free download on the App Store. MG REC/PLAY available for free download on the App Store. Technical Data Sheet 1 / 6
Specifications 1/2 General Specifications INPUT CHANNELS LINE INPUT 12 (4 MONO + 4 STEREO) MIC INPUT 6 MONO INPUT (MIC/LINE) 4 (CH1-4) MONO/STEREO INPUT (MIC/LINE) 2 (CH5-8) STEREO INPUT (LINE) 2 OUTPUT CHANNELS STEREO OUT 2 MONITOR OUT 1 AUX SEND 2 GROUP OUT 2 PHONES OUT 1 BUS STEREO 1 GROUP 2 AUX 2 (incl.fx) USB AUDIO - USB IN/OUT Yes (2 IN / 2 OUT, USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, Sampling Frequency: Max 192kHz, Bit Depth: 24-bit) PHANTOM POWER +48V POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240V 50Hz/60Hz POWER SUPPLY TYPE Internal Universal Power Supply POWER CONSUMPTION 30W DIMENSIONS W x D x H 308mm x 442mm x 118mm (12.1" x 16.6" x 4.6") NET WEIGHT 4.2kg (9.3lbs) INCLUDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Code, Owner s manual, Technical Specifications, Cubase AI Download Information SOFTWARE APPLICATION Steinberg CUBASE AI Yes (Download access code included. Download on the Steinberg web site) Steinberg CUBASIS LE Yes (Download on the App Store) (Apple ipad Camera Connection Kit/Lightening to USB Camera Adapter required) MG REC/PLAY (WAV) Yes (Download on the App Store) (Apple iphone/ipad Camera Connection Kit/Lightening to USB Camera Adapter required) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RK-MG12 Rackmount Kit, FC5 Foot Switch OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C Featured Functions D-PRE MIC PREAMP Yes 1-KNOB COMP Yes SPX DIGITAL EFFECTS Yes (24 programs. REV HALL1 / REV HALL 2 / REV ROOM 1 / REV ROOM 2 / REV STAGE 1 / REV STAGE 2 / REV PLATE / DRUM AMB / EARLY REF / GATE REV / SINGLE DLY / DELAY / VOCAL ECHO / KARAOKE / PHASER / FLANGER / CHORUS 1 / CHORUS 2 / SYMPHONIC / TREMOLO / AUTO WAH / RADIO VOICE / DISTORTION / PITCH CHANGE) Electrical Specifications TOTAL HARMONIC +14dBu (20Hz to 20kHz) 0.03% DISTORTION Gain knob: Min +24dBu (1kHz) 0.005% Gain knob: Min FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0.5/-1.5dB (20Hz - 48kHz), refer to the nominal output level @1kHz, GAIN knob: Min HUM & NOISE LEVEL Equivalent input noise -128 dbu (20Hz 20 khz, Rs: 150Ω, Gain knob: Max) Residual output noise -102 dbu (STEREO OUT, STEREO master fader: Min) CROSSTALK @ 1kHz -78dB INPUT CHANNEL PAD 26dB FUNCTION HPH 80Hz, 12dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: MIC only) COMP 1 knob compressor (Gain/Threshold/Ratio) Threshold: +22dBu to -8dBu, Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1 Output level: 0dB to 7dB Attack time: approx. 25msec Release time: approx. 300msec INPUT CHANNEL EQ High ±15dB (10kHz shelving) Mid ±15dB (2.5kHz peaking) Low ±15dB (100Hz shelving) LED LEVEL METER Pre Monitor Level 2 x 12 points LED meter (PEAK, +10, +6, +3, 0, -3, -6, -10, -15, -20, -25, -30dB) PEAK LED LED turns on when post EQ signal reaches 3dB below clipping level Technical Data Sheet 2 / 6
Specifications 2/2 Analog Input Characteristics INPUT TERMINAL MIC/LINE 1 4 MIC 5/6 7/8 LINE 5/6 7/8 PAD 26dB OFF ON - - GAIN TRIM POSITION +64 db +20 db +38 db -6 db +64 db +20 db +38 db -6 db ACTUAL LOAD IMPEDANCE 3kΩ 3kΩ 10kΩ FOR USE WITH NOMINAL 50-600Ω Mics/Lines 50-600Ω Mic 600Ω Lines INPUT LEVEL Sensitivity *1 Nominal Max. before clip -80 dbu (0.077 mv) -36 dbu (12.3 mv) -54 dbu (1.55 mv) -10 dbu (245 mv) -80 dbu (0.077 mv) -36 dbu (12.3 mv) -54 dbu (1.55 mv) -10 dbu (245 mv) -60 dbu (0.775 mv) -16 dbu (122.8 mv) -34 dbu (15.46 mv) +10 dbu (2.451 V) -60 dbu (0.775 mv) -16 dbu (122.8 mv) -34 dbu (15.46 mv) +10 dbu (2.451 V) -40 dbu (7.75 mv) +4 dbu (1.228 V) -14 dbu (154.6 mv) +30 dbu (24.51 V) CONNECTOR Combo jack *2 (Balanced) -40 dbu (7.75 mv) XLR-3-31 *3-6 dbu (Balanced) (388.2mV) -14 dbu (154.6 mv) Phone jack *5 +30 dbu (Unbalanced) (24.51 V) LINE 9/10 - - 10kΩ 600Ω Lines -30 dbu (24.5 mv) -10 dbu (245 mv) +10 dbu (2.45 V) Phone jack *5 RCA Pin (Unbalanced) Analog Output Characteristics OUTPUT TERMINALS ACTUAL SOURCE IMPEDANCE FOR USE WITH NOMINAL STEREO OUT [L, R] 75Ω 600Ω Lines MONITOR OUT [L, R], AUX SEND [1-4], GROUP OUT [1-4] 150Ω 10kΩ Lines OUTPUT LEVEL Nominal +4 dbu (1.228 V) +4 dbu (1.228 V) Max. before clip +24 dbu (12.28 V) +20 dbu (7.750 V) CONNECTOR XLR-3-32 *3 Phone jack *4 (Balanced) Phone jack *4 (Impedance Balanced) PHONES 110Ω 40Ω Phones 3mW + 3mW 100mW + 100mW Stereo phone jack Digital Input/Output Characteristics OUTPUT TERMINALS FORMAT DATA LENGTH Fs CONNECTOR USB USB Audio Class 2.0 16 / 24bit 44.1 khz, 48 khz, 88.2 khz, 96 khz, 176.4kHz, 192 khz 0dBu is referenced to 0.775Vrms. *1 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4dBu (1.228V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain. (All level controls are maximum position.) *2 1&Sleeve = GND, 2&Tip = HOT, 3&Ring = COLD *3 1 = GND, 2 = HOT, 3 = COLD *4 Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND *5 Tip = Signal, Sleeve = GND USB Standard-B Technical Data Sheet 3 / 6
Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) Options Software Rackmount Kit Foot Switch RK-MG12 FC5 MG REC/PLAY Steinberg Cubase AI Steinberg Cubasis LE Technical Data Sheet 4 / 6
Architectural and Engineering Specifications The Yamaha MG12XU Mixing Console shall be a versatile 12-channel mixer that is suitable for a wide range of users and applications. The MG12XU shall have 12 line inputs (4 mono, 4 stereo) and 6 microphone inputs with 48-volt phantom power and a high-pass filter for each channel. Two stereo outputs, one monitor output, two auxiliary (effects) sends, two group sends, and one headphone output shall be provided. One stereo bus, two group buses, and two auxiliary (effects) buses shall be provided. The mixing console s microphone preamplifiers shall be discrete class-a D-PRE types for high sound quality. Yamaha s 1-knob compressors with LED indicators shall be included for easy compression control. A digital effects processor with 24 high-quality SPX effects shall be included to allow creative sound processing. The mixing console shall be equipped with a 24-bit/192-kHz 2-in/2-out USB digital audio interface, and shall be supplied with an access code that will allow Cubase AI music production software to be downloaded from the Steinberg website. Steinberg s Cubasis LE multi-touch sequencer for the ipad and Yamaha s MG Rec&Play recording application for the ipad and iphone shall be available for download from the App Store at no charge. The mixing console shall be robust and built into an impact-resistant powder-coated metal chassis. The mixing console shall have an internal universal power supply that is capable of powering the unit stably from AC mains voltages around the world. Dimensions shall be 308 (W) x 422 (D) x 118 (H) mm (9.6" x 11.6" x 2.8"). Weight shall be 4.2kg (9.3lbs). Technical Data Sheet 5 / 6
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